Curbishley announced as new West Ham manager

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West Ham United have appointed Alan Curbishley as their new manager, replacing Alan Pardew, who was sacked on Monday.

The former Charlton Athletic manager was the favourite to take up the position after he held talks with Eggert Magnússon.

“If you’d said to me when I was at West Ham at the age of 16 that one day I’d be manager I would have thought it impossible,” Curbishley said. “I’m looking forward to the challenge and I’m deeply delighted to be here.”

Curbishley and his assistant Mervyn Day, the former Hammers’ goalkeeper, will take charge for West Ham’s home game